If a Firm Minimizes Its Losses by Shutting Down in the Short

question 60

Multiple Choice

If a firm minimizes its losses by shutting down in the short run,then at all other output levels,

• A)variable cost would exceed total revenue
• B)total revenue exceeds total cost
• C)marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost
• D)total cost is zero
• E)total revenue is zero

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Definitions:

Administrative Costs

Administrative Costs are expenses related to the general operation of a business, including expenses such as office supplies, salaries of non-production employees, and legal and accounting services.

Compliance Costs

Expenses that businesses incur to adhere to industry regulations, standards, and laws, including the costs of implementing necessary procedures and reporting.

Horizontal Price-fixing

An illegal agreement between competitors to fix, raise, or lower prices of goods or services at a certain level, stifling competition.

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